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Navy SEAL Museum to Offer Youth Fitness Event, Canine Display at Mandel Recreation Center in Palm Beach

Families invited to experience physical training, teamwork, and military working-dog skills during special community celebration

Fort Pierce, Fla. – January 15, 2026 – The Navy SEAL Museum will feature a special Navy SEAL canine demonstration and youth physical fitness event on Saturday, January 24, offering families a rare, up-close look at the elite training, teamwork, and mission readiness of Navy SEALs.

As part of the Mandel Recreation Center’s 6th Birthday Bash, the canine educational display and youth physical training activity will take place on the east end of the Mandel Recreation Center’s Oakley Gage Debbs Athletic Field between 10:30 and 11:00 AM.

Designed to be dynamic and engaging, the fitness activity is curated for children ages 4 to 12. The canine demonstration will highlight the capabilities of working dogs in military special operations, followed by special photo opportunities for guests.

The celebratory event will include inflatables, games, and other family-friendly activities, along with tents, tables, and seating for guests.

“This demonstration is a powerful way to connect the Palm Beach community—especially families and young people—with the values of teamwork, discipline, and service that define the Navy SEALs,” said Rick Kaiser, Executive Director of Navy SEAL Museum Fort Pierce. “By bringing these interactive experiences directly to the public, we are helping preserve the legacy of the SEAL Teams, while inspiring the next generation to appreciate the sacrifices made in defense of our nation.”

This special engagement is a precursory event to the Palm Beach Evening of Tribute on March 24 at The Breakers Palm Beach, benefitting the Navy SEAL Museum and Navy SEAL Foundation.

“Our mission is to honor the service and sacrifice of the Naval Special Warfare community and their families, while educating the public about the legacy they uphold,” Kaiser continued. “The Navy SEAL Museum and Navy SEAL Foundation have partnered for the Palm Beach Evening of Tribute to amplify the impact to the NSW community we serve.”

Families, community members, and visitors are encouraged to attend this free event and enjoy a morning of celebration, learning, and inspiration at the Mandel Recreation Center.

For more information about the Palm Beach Evening of Tribute, please visit www.navysealmuseum.org/palmbeach.

About Navy SEAL Museum Fort Pierce
The National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum Fort Pierce is dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of Navy SEALs and their predecessors. Built on the original training grounds of the first Navy combat divers, Navy SEAL Museum Fort Pierce opened its doors on Veterans Day in 1985.

From humble beginnings, the Museum has experienced tremendous growth, achieving national stature in 2007. Continuing a legacy of preservation and inspiration, Navy SEAL Museum San Diego opened in October of 2025.

The Museum remains committed to the promotion of public education by providing the opportunity to explore Naval Special Warfare history through interactive exhibits, while honoring the fallen at the SEAL Memorial, and caring for Naval Special Warfare families through its various charitable outreach initiatives. For more information, visit NavySEALMuseum.org.

About the Navy SEAL Foundation
The Navy SEAL Foundation (NSF) provides critical support for the warriors, veterans, and families of Naval Special Warfare (NSW) under four pillars: Community, Health, Education, and Legacy. Charity Navigator has awarded the NSF a 4-star rating since 2009 and a perfect score since 2014 for financial health, accountability, and transparency. It ranks in the top 0.1% of charities nationwide, with 94 cents of every dollar donated funding current or future programs. The NSF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (Tax ID: 31-1728910) and an independent, non-federal entity unaffiliated with the Department of Defense. Learn more at www.navysealfoundation.org.